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Stowers Hill Intermediate School

Public | K-5 | 509 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 15, 2012

My son just finished Kindergarten this year and he loved it. All the teachers seemed to care about the students and the parents. They took the time to make his first year enjoyable and educational. I know their will be some bumps along the way (thats expected in any school), but I hope next year is just as great as this one was.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2009

They have an outdoor classroom for pete sake,go Stowers Hil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2009

my son has loved this school and is very sad to be leaving to move to western NY as he has made very close friends and absolutely adores his teacher Mrs Streefkerk who takes the time the chidren need to grasp each subject
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2008

I moved to Alabama from NY a year and a half ago. He started at Curtiston first which goes from K-2 and then went to Stowers Hill last year for 3rd Grade. Then he just started 4th at this school this year. I do not think that this school challenges the children enough. Also in NY there were many classes the students automatically took which I took for granted (music, art, etc. ) which is not offered here. You can sign your child up for art or such after school for a fee. Rediculous. I haven't had much trouble when dealing with teachers last year, although this year my son's teacher didn't seem to want to talk much to me on the first day of school when I showed up to take a look around and drop off his supplies. Therefor, no chance to leave any input to be disregarded.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2005

I have never seen such total disregard for parental input as I have since my son started going here. The teachers tend to be verbally abusive and neglectful and the principal supports them even when there is proof of thier wrong doing.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
77%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
80%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

99 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

99 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
86%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female74%
Male82%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students81%
Female84%
Male77%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education30%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education10%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

98 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
72%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education40%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 59%
Black 20% 35%
Hispanic 8% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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404 9th Ave West
Attalla, AL 35954
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Phone: (256) 538-9261

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